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Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition in which the body becomes resistant to the normal effects of insulin and/or gradually loses the capacity to produce enough insulin in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin.

Both the types of diabetes remarkably raise an individual’s risk of suffering from several serious complications. Although monitoring & management of the disease could prevent complications, diabetes still remains a major cause of blindness & kidney failure.

Physical activity can help you control your blood glucose, weight, and blood pressure, as well as raise your “good” cholesterol and lower your “bad” cholesterol. It can also help prevent heart and blood flow problems, reducing your risk of heart disease and nerve damage, which are often problems for people with diabetes.